Sterilization Cycles; Load Maintenance And Preparation - W&H Lexa PLUS Instructions For Use Manual

Sterilization cycles

CONTENTS
This section deals with the following subjects:
Load maintenance and preparation
Typical loads
Prepare the sterilizer
Sterilization cycle description
Sterilization cycle management
Unloading
Sterilization cycle report

Load maintenance and preparation

WARNINGS
WARNING! Any residual of chemicals (like cleaning and
disinfection products), could affect the purity of the
steam and consequently the whole sterilization process.
If necessary, the load shall be cleaned and lubricated in
accordance with the instrument manufacturer's
instructions.
Notice: Any residual of chemicals could seriously damage the
sterilizer. The manufacturer's warranty is void in case of damage
caused by chemicals.
Lexa PLUS | Instructions for Use | RIS-311 ENG Rev03 | 29/08/2022 | © W&H Sterilization Srl
DENTAL HANDPIECE EXTERNAL DISINFECTION
This procedure reduces the risk of infection during cleaning and
maintenance of the dental handpieces.
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Wear protective gloves during disinfection.
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Avoid using abrasive disinfectants (pH-value 2.5 - 9; no
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chlorine based disinfectants).
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Use disinfectant wipes rather than spray disinfection.
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Do not immerse handpieces in disinfectants.
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Residual disinfectants on handpieces can cause extensive
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damage to your instrumentation during sterilization (oxidation,
alteration of technical characteristics of seals, rubbers, fiber
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optics, etc.).
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